Ranked #1 in Lakeland
Based in Lakeland
66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 286 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Lakeland, FL (2026)
80 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lakeland: McLauchlin Septic and Plumbing | Septic Repair & Septic Pumping in Lakeland, FL, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 286 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Anytime Septic Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 80.
- 10
Most-reviewed: True Plumbers & AC, 1,090 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 80 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
80 Lakeland septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 80 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Lakeland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLauchlin Septic and Plumbing | Septic Repair & Septic Pumping in Lakeland, FL | 66 | 5.0★ (286) | Lakeland | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Anytime Septic Solutions | 65 | 4.9★ (160) | Lakeland | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Eco Septic Tank Pumping Lakeland | 64 | 5.0★ (77) | Lakeland | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | William Dustin Septic | 63 | 4.7★ (122) | Lakeland | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Robby's Septic Tank and Plumbing Service | 63 | 4.8★ (652) | Lakeland | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Quality Septic Inc. | 63 | 4.8★ (719) | Plant City, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Juice's Septic & Grease Trap Pumping LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (182) | Lakeland | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Whitt's Septic Service | 62 | 4.8★ (340) | Plant City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | 24/7 Septic Solutions, Inc | 62 | 4.9★ (33) | Lakeland | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | True Plumbers & AC | 61 | 4.8★ (1,090) | Lakeland | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 80 best septic service companies in Lakeland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Lakeland
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lakeland
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lakeland
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lakeland
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 652 Google reviews.
Based in Plant City, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 719 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lakeland
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Plant City, 14 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 340 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lakeland
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lakeland
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,090 Google reviews, the most in Lakeland.
Based in Lakeland
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 290 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lakeland
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 380 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lakeland
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 381 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lakeland
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#15 Brandon Septic
Based in Tampa, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 296 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Bartow, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 278 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lakeland
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#18 RT.SEPTIC INC.
Based in Lakeland
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Brandon, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 442 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lakeland
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lakeland
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Tampa, 25 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Tampa, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Tampa, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lakeland
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Septic service companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 80 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lakeland
14 more septic service companies within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACE Septic & Waste | In Lakeland | |
| Alderman Septic Tanks Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| ALDERMAN'S SEPTIC TANKS, INC. | 8 mi | |
| AlwaysLoaden, LLC | 11 mi | |
| american water sewer and drain | 18 mi | |
| ASAP Septic Tank Services | In Lakeland | |
| Drain Medic & Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeland |
| I Jet Drains Sewer Cleaning | 8 mi | |
| Quick Fix Sewer & Drain | 12 mi | |
| Rooter-Man of Tampa Bay Plumbing and Septic | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| S & S Septic Tank | In Lakeland | |
| Septic Services in Lakeland | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeland |
| Southern Plumbing Services | 5.0★ (27) | In Lakeland |
| Southern Water and Soil -- Plant City Septic | 14 mi |
How we ranked Lakeland septic service companies
We scored 80 Lakeland septic service companies on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Lakeland data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Septic service companies in Lakeland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Lakeland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Lakeland, FL is McLauchlin Septic and Plumbing | Septic Repair & Septic Pumping in Lakeland, FL with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 286 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Anytime Septic Solutions (#2) and Eco Septic Tank Pumping Lakeland (#3) follow. We ranked 80 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Lakeland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 80 septic service companies serving Lakeland, FL. 28 of them are based in Lakeland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Lakeland are open 24/7?
29 ranked septic service companies in Lakeland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are McLauchlin Septic and Plumbing | Septic Repair & Septic Pumping in Lakeland, FL (#1), Anytime Septic Solutions (#2) and Eco Septic Tank Pumping Lakeland (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Lakeland work on weekends?
47 of 80 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are McLauchlin Septic and Plumbing | Septic Repair & Septic Pumping in Lakeland, FL (#1), Anytime Septic Solutions (#2) and Eco Septic Tank Pumping Lakeland (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lakeland septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 80 rated septic service companies in Lakeland is 4.8★, with a median of 58 reviews. True Plumbers & AC has the most, 1,090 reviews, and ranks #10. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank septic service companies?
Each septic service company gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do septic service companies outside Lakeland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lakeland city center, our service radius for septic service companies. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can septic service companies pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Lakeland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 80 septic service companies serving Lakeland.
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